Ranfurly\u2019s sole charge\u00a0police officer, who died after a medical event on Monday is being remembered as someone people were always genuinely pleased to see.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Maniototo community is mourning the death of Senior Constable Andrew \u201cJess\u201d Owens.<\/p>\n
Snr Const Owens was remembered as \u201cone of the very best\u201d in a Facebook post by the Ranfurly Volunteer Fire Brigade on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was a familiar face around the Ranfurly and Naseby brigades, whether he was dropping into the station, working alongside us at incidents, or simply stopping by for a chat. He was always approachable, supportive, and someone we were genuinely pleased to see,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe carried himself with professionalism, humility, and kindness, earning the respect of everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe wasn\u2019t just a police officer to us, he was a valued part of our emergency services family and a true friend to many.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur community has lost not only an outstanding police officer, but also a genuinely good man whose dedication to serving others and caring for those around him made a lasting difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
In another post\u00a0Charlie Munro said\u00a0Snr Const Owens, a loving husband to wife Donna and great family man, would be \u201cdeeply missed by all\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnyone who knew or met Jess will know what a great family man, outstanding police officer, mentor and loyal friend he was to so many.\u201d<\/p>\n
Otago Lakes Central Area Commander Inspector Paula Enoka offered her condolences on behalf of police.<\/p>\n
“Police acknowledge the passing of Senior Constable Andrew \u2018Jess\u2019 Owens, who was a serving officer stationed in Ranfurly,\u201d Insp Enoka said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cA funeral service will be held in Ranfurly on Tuesday to honour and recognise his life, with a guard of honour taking place following the service.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe offer our deepest sympathies for Jess’s family, loved ones, and his colleagues.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice appreciate and thank the Ranfurly community, who have sent kind messages and condolences.\u201d<\/p>\n
Funeral services for Snr Const Owens will be held in Ranfurly and Lower Hutt next week.<\/p>\n
The first will be at 1pm on Tuesday at the \u00a0M\u0101niatoto\u00a0 Park Stadium, Ranfurly, with a police honour guard.
The second service will take place in Lower Hutt on Thursday. \u2014\u00a0Allied Media\u00a0<\/p>\n
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